Atty. James C Riley

Atty. James C Riley

James C Riley is a lawyer practicing commercial, appeals, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Greenwich Greenwich 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (475) 500-7686 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James C Riley at a glance

James C Riley is a Partner based in Greenwich, Connecticut, practicing at Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1991). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1985) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Connecticut Bar Association Fairfield County Bar Association Greenwich Bar Association. Serands clients in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James C Riley is a lawyer practicing commercial, appeals, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC in Greenwich, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James C Riley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C Riley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James C Riley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James C Riley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James C Riley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Connecticut →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James C Riley is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenwich are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Connecticut attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Greenwich or all attorneys in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C Riley

Where is James C Riley's law office located?
James C Riley's law practice is located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm is Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C Riley handle?
James C Riley focuses on employment, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James C Riley practiced law?
James C Riley has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James C Riley go to law school?
James C Riley earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James C Riley for a consultation?
You can contact James C Riley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James C Riley received?
James C Riley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1985
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2007

Reviews

4.9
33 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.